Voting begins today to name the June NASCAR race at Pocono

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Mar 11, 2013 at 10:08 AMMar 11, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Pocono Raceway and Walmart announced today, voting for the new name of the June 9 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at “The Tricky Triangle,” based off three fan-submitted race name entries, is now open. The three fan-submitted race name finalists include: Race More. Live Better. 400, Pocono for the People 400, and Party in the Poconos 400.

Race fans will have the chance to vote on their favorite race name choice until April 8. To vote, visit: walmarturl.com/fandriven400

Additionally, Pocono Raceway and Walmart are making the 400-mile June 9 race more affordable for fans through the “Fan Driven 400” program by offering 16,000 Concourse Grandstand Tickets for $25 each. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.poconoraceway.com or by calling 1-800-RACEWAY (1-800-722-3929).

Further fan involvement will include voting on the main concession item, from three Pocono Raceway Fan Council-submitted pierogie recipes, and voting on the Chevrolet Camaro SS Pace Car design, to be used throughout the June 7 – 9 race weekend at “The Tricky Triangle.” Voting on the concession item will run April 9 – May 6 and for the Pace Car design from May 7 – May 27.

Pocono Raceway will offer the $99 Walmart Family Track Pack, which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas, for the Aug. 4 Pennsylvania 400. To purchase tickets, visit www.walmart.com/NASCAR.